NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATION ARE NOT TO SCALE.
11
FRAMING SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 7
Hood Kit Installation
(see ordering information on
Page 16
)
The fi rebox canopy (hood) must not be modifi ed or replaced with a
canopy that may be provided with the unvented decorative room
heater.
NOTE:
A hood comes standard and is required for models VRT2536WS
and VRT2542WS. The factory-supplied hood must be installed on the
fi rebox for safe operation for models VRT2536WS and VRT2542WS in
all installations.
See
Figure 11.
These hood kits are design to be fi tted to the face of the appliance directly
above the fi rebox opening. In addition to providing an aesthetically pleasing
appearance to your appliance, the hood reduces heat effects to decora-
tive mantels and fi nish materials located directly above the fi replace and
reduces the Mantel / Trim clearances (see
Figure 4
on
Page 7
).
Please read this entire manual and understood thoroughly before proceeding
with the installation of these kits.
Step 1.
Using a 5/16" nut driver or socket, remove the screen and rod
assemblies as shown in
Figure 10.
Step 2.
Align the hood with the holes in the side frames as shown in
Figure 11
. Install three screws as shown in
Figure 11
. Make
sure hood is level and secure.
Step 3.
Reinstall screen and rod assemblies
(see
Figure 10
).
Framing Dimensions
Opening
VRT2536WS
VRT2542WS
A
42-1/4" (1073)
48-1/4" (1226)
B
40-1/4" (1022)
40-1/4" (1124)
C
23-5/8" (600)
29-5/8" (753)
D
11-1/4" (286)
15-1/4 (387)
E
63-1/2" (1613)
69-3/4 (1772)
F
31-3/4" (807)
34-7/8 (886)
G *
20-1/2"( 521)
20-1/2"( 521)
H
44-1/4" (1124)
49-3/8 (1254)
Table 1 -
This Table corresponds to Figures 7, 8 and 9
Rough Framing Face
(Unfi nished Shown)
Back Wall Of Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing Materials If Any
Rough Framing Face
(Unfi nished Shown)
A
C
G
Parallel Installation
Figure 8
Figure 9
This Figure cor-
responds to Table 1
This Figure corresponds
to Table 1
WARNING: Do not fi ll
spaces around the
fi rebox with insulation
or other materials.
A
B
Header
Figure 10
Removing Screens and Rods:
Remove screws (see dotted
lines). Pull out rods from
locating holes on side of fi rebox
opening.
Reinstalling Screens and Rods:
Insert rods into corresponding
locating holes on sides of fi rebox
opening, then reinstall screws
as shown.
A
C
D
H
F
G
E
Back Wall Of Chase/Enclosure
Including Finishing Materials If Any
Rough Framing Face
(Unfi nished Shown)
Corner Installation
This Figure corresponds to Table 1
* Back wall of chase/enclosure including fi nishing materials, if any.
